Written by Kaelyn Tavernit and Sarah Kyle
The Bison men’s soccer team finished its season Tuesday with a loss against Christian Brothers University, ending Gulf South Conference title hopes.The game, which was originally slotted for Memphis, Tenn., was postponed Sunday, Oct. 24, due to weather conditions and moved to Harding’s campus Tuesday.The Bisons fell 1-5 against Christian Brothers, who took the No. 2 seed in the tournament.Harding finished the season with a 2-14-0 overall record and a 1-4-0 record in the GSC.Coach Greg Harris said in an interview last week that he was proud of his team, regardless of the outcome of this week’s game.”We are playing at our best soccer right now,” Harris said.The Lady Bisons secured a spot in the GSC when they beat Ouachita Baptist Oct. 29, their eighth win of the season. To fight for the conference title, the women’s team will be traveling to Pensacola, Fla., Nov. 7-9.This year’s tournament is the last opportunity for the Lady Bisons to make their mark in the GSC, as they will be moving to a new conference for the 2011-2012 season. The men’s team will follow in 2012-2013.Harris said all the women players he recruited have competed in the GSC at least twice.”Making it to the GSC tournament is a celebration of hard work for the season,” Harris said.Sophomore midfielder Lauren Hawes said the team has been working toward a conference title from the very first game of the season, a goal that has strengthened the bond they share.”A lot of underclassmen want the win for the seniors,” Hawes said.The last time the Lady Bisons competed in the GSC was 2007.
